Birth Certificate Required For Nappy Collection....

[mushroom25]

http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/anglesey-council-nappy-collection-service-11942258

on the basis there are an increasing number of parents following the child-centred development path, meaning children become "continent" at their own pace and often well after they turn three (and sometimes after they start school), is the council's policy a wee bit harsh?

[bednobs]

they should just do what everyone else who deosnt have a seperate "nappy collection" and put them in the bin

[youngmafbog]

It's probably to stop 'businesses' operating for free and at the expense of other tax payers.

[Old_Geezer]

Based on your post (not read the link) what sort of brain dead parent is going to not bother to toilet train their child before school age ? Have they no sense of responsibility ? I can understand some children may have mental issues and not be able to be trained; but for the majority it sounds like the parents are not fit to be parents.

[mushroom25]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-3805552/As-growing-army-middle-class-parents-let-children-wear-nappies-ready-stop-experts-warn-JUST-POTTY.html
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/children-potty-trained-nappies-toilet-huge-primary-school-parents-a7224976.html
http://www.motherandbaby.co.uk/baby-and-toddler/toddler/toddler-development-and-milestones/many-children-are-starting-school-in-nappies

[andy-hughes]

Old_Geezer - //Based on your post (not read the link) what sort of brain dead parent is going to not bother to toilet train their child before school age ? Have they no sense of responsibility ? I can understand some children may have mental issues and not be able to be trained; but for the majority it sounds like the parents are not fit to be parents. //

My youngest daughter works at a nursery school in an inner-city district, and lots of three-year olds are not toilet trained. Neither can they sit at a table, eat with a knife and fork, answer to their name ... the list goes on.

As we approach a third generation with poor or no parenting skills, this will only escalate.

[andy-hughes]

In answer to the post, we used to put nappies in scented nappy sacks, put them in a carrier bag, and then in a bin liner and in the bin.

Isn't that obvious?

[ToraToraTora]

radio rental, just put them in the normal bin under the rest.

[mushroom25]

//Isn't that obvious? //

maybe - but that would have been in the days before bin collections weren't limited by government targets on landfill. on anglesey the real issue is that "black" bin collections are now only every 3 weeks, but Anglesey council collect nappies inbetween times - assuming the kids meet the new age requirements.

[cassa333]

Andy-Hughes,

I work in an infant school at lunch times. Even by the end of year two there are a significant number of children who cannot use a knife and fork, sit to the table properly or eat a proper meal so I whole heartedly agree with your post at 13.21

[Mamyalynne]

The simple logic is that as we and of course the packaging industry continue to produce more waste, bins are getting smaller and collections are further apart.


Anglesey do have provision for older children with medical issues.

[andy-hughes]

Mushroom - thanks for the clarification, didn't read your link thoroughly.

That said, any nappy in a scented sac in a carrier in a bin liner should be ok I would have thought - never had to rest it though!

[Old_Geezer]

:-)
You may have a good point.
Well, either that or a cràp idea.

[Orangy]

See what you did there...'wee' bit.
Seriously though, generally I'd say no it is not, parents have to take responsibility for potty training but I do agree that exceptions should be made for those like the girl in the story.

[Barmaid]

My step son was in nappies until 11 and we still have the odd accident now (aged 17) - he has significant learning disabilities and developmental disorder. But my friend has a lad aged 15 who will probably be in nappies for the rest of his life. How does the scheme work for people like them?

[Mamyalynne]

// “There is another service which is readily available for individuals who are unwell or have medical needs called the Offensive Non-infectious Household Waste Collection. This service is available upon request from the relevant health care provider, via a prescribed application form.”//

[Barmaid]

Ahhh didnt see that Mamy, thank you, but the question is still a good one. We only have him part time - a lot of services are only available to him at his "normal place of residence". Thankfully it is unlikely to be an issue for us now but I do feel for those who have these problems.

[Mamyalynne]

I agree, rules made with the best will can be too rigid to fit all eventualities can't they.